On the Fritz is the title of the third release and second full-length album by Christian rock singer-songwriter Steve Taylor. It was released in 1985 on Sparrow Records. Produced by musician Ian McDonald (who co-founded the bands King Crimson and Foreigner), Taylor arranged and wrote all of the tracks on the album. After its release, the album peaked at the No. 8 slot on Billboard's Top Contemporary Christian album chart.

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Written and arranged by Steve Taylor.

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"To Forgive" was inspired by the personal appearance of Pope John Paul II with his attempted assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca, and the Pope's message. "This Disco (Used To Be A Cute Cathedral)" was inspired by the Limelight, which was in operation from 1983 to 2003. It was once known as the "Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion." Track "This Disco (Used to Be a Cute Cathedral)" later appeared on the Taylor releases Limelight, The Best We Could Find (+3 That Never Escaped), and Now the Truth Can Be Told, which came out in 1986, 1988, and 1994 respectively. "I Manipulate" is a criticism of the controversial teachings of Bill Gothard, which were considered to be legalistic, if not abusive.

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